Animikeeg

FHQTC Tribal Vice Chairperson Myke Agecoutay invites you to attend 2008 Smudge Walk North Central.

THEME: "STOP THE VIOLENCE"


On January 15th, 2007, MacLean's Magazine declared Regina's North Central to be "Canada's Worst Neighborhood." This unflattering portrayal was particularly hard felt by North Central's Aboriginal population which numbers roughly 16,000. To some the article was embellished and to others it spoke the absolute truth. Whether the article was cause for division or the impetus for unity, it did open the floodway for people to actually think about the humanity of Regina's impoverished Aboriginal community. The article gave everyday people the ability to actually conceive the conditions of North Central.

In honor and respect of the humanity of the Aboriginal people who live in North Central, it was decided that something must be done in order to move forward, out from the negative and into the positive. In First Nations traditions, cleansing is symbolized through the smudging ceremony. Thus, we decided that we would organize a "Smudge Walk" throughout North Central to symbolize the possibility of renewal. It is our hope that this symbolic gesture will inspire participants and observers to move towards a more positive outlook and a healthier lifestyle.

Your participation in 'Smudge Walk: North Central 2008' will be both inspiring and contributory to the message that we intend to portray. Last year our message reached over 500 people. This year we are sure that it will reach even more.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. Also please contact us if you wish to fly a banner during the walk, or to send a delegation from your community group or program.

Contact:

email: scyr@fhqtc.com
Phone: 306.530.7762

WHEN: JUNE 5TH, 2008
WHERE: SCOTT COLLEGIATE GROUNDS
TIME: ASSEMBLE AT 9:00 A.M.
TIME: SPEECHES AT 9:30 A.M.
TIME: WALK BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M.
TIME: BBQ TO FOLLOW FROM 10:45 TO 12:30